AMMAN AFP — Arab singers will boycott a music festival in Jordan next month over claims it is being set up by the same company which organised Israel's 60th anniversary celebrations in May, a union leader said on Monday. The month-long Jordan Festival, due to open on July 8,...
HINGHAM, Mass. -- Specialty retailer Talbots, Inc. (NYSE: TLB) today announced that it has awarded the Talbots Brand advertising account to Publicis (New York, NY) after a two-month review process. Boston-based Arnold Worldwide had served as Talbots agency of record since 1997. "We are pleased to be working with...
NEW YORK -- Two of the leading organizations in corporate legal and communication counsel are joining forces to assist companies in strengthening their ability to respond to the challenges posed by the spread of Avian Flu. In order to raise awareness in the international business community about preparedness and...
By Ravi Balakrishnan, The Economic Times, India Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 8--Around eight years ago, a relatively unknown agency group from France was slugging it out for the big league. Still a good distance from challenging the mighty triumvirate of Omnicom,...
SAN FRANCISCO -- Agency Taps Executive's Unique Experience Marketing, Branding and Building Businesses Spanning Consumer and B2B Markets Publicis & Hal Riney today announced that Karen C. Francis, formerly Vice President of Ford Motor Company, has been named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1. Ms. Francis,...
1 James R. Stengel Global marketing officer Procter & Gamble Co. Ad budget: $2.67 billion Agency roster: Grey Global Group's Grey Worldwide, New York and Toronto; Ericsson Fina, Wing Latino Group and MediaCom, all New York....
Nintendo GameCube gets Q4 ad blitz [redmond, wash.] Nintendo of America opens an estimated $140 million fourth quarter marketing blitz today targeting teens and 20-somethings and highlighting GameCube software titles such as ``Metroid Prime'' and ``Resident Evil Zero.'' The campaign includes cinema ads...
Garnier taps Publicis for $20M-$30M account [NEW YORK] Garnier, a division of L'Oreal USA, has selected Publicis Groupe's Publicis in New York to handle the national advertising creative assignment for the launch of Fructis, a new line of hair-care products. Billings are estimated at...
AGENCY ROSTER INCLUDES: Omnicom's Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco. Publicis' Publicis & Hal Riney and ZenithOptimedia, both San Francisco. AGENCY ROSTER INCLUDES: Omnicom's Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco. Publicis' Publicis & Hal Riney and ZenithOptimedia, both San Francisco.
HP picks post-merger agencies Hewlett-packard co.said brand advertising will appear in September to tout the merged HP and Compaq Computer Corp. Publicis Groupe's Optimedia, San Francisco and London, handles consolidated global media-buying. Interpublic Group of Cos.' Initiative Media, New York, handled media buying...
For those wondering how Publicis Seattle would handle the $150 million account it inherited from sibling Fallon late last year, here's the answer: Instead of "Live richly,'' Publicis Seattle proposes: "Let's get it done.'' The print, TV an For those wondering how Publicis Seattle would...
By Jim Kirk, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 14--Picture this: You walk by an ad at a bus shelter for a hot new CD that proclaims, "Buy now and get free shipping!" You fumble through your pockets, pull out an...
[New York] Publicis Groupe is tipped to win Samsung's global review, executives within all three holding company contenders speculated on July 23. Publicis is battling WPP Group and Interpublic Group of Cos., whose Foote Cone & Belding and Initia [New York] Publicis Groupe is tipped to...
By Jon Rees, Sunday Business, London Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Mar. 25--Now that John Dooner of Interpublic has wrested the title of world's biggest advertising man from WPP's Sir Martin Sorrell, what is left for anyone else to buy? Dooner, chairman...
Marriott reassigns ad duties for six brands Marriott International reassigned ad duties in the U.S. for six of its brands: Marriott Hotels, Resorts & Suites; Courtyard by Marriott; Residence Inn by Marriott; Fairfield Inn by Marriott; TownPlace Suites by Marriott; and SpringHill Suites by...
M2 PRESSWIRE-20 September 2000-US DOD: DoD News Briefing C1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:19092000 Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera (Army briefing on Operation Graduation announcement. Also participating: Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley; Advertising Council President...
Business Editors ELMSFORD, N.Y.--BUSINESS WIRE--May 22, 2000 NASDAQ Screen Hosts Fujifilm's Newest Creative Spots Underscoring its heightened commitment to delivering a full line of fun, easy-to-use products that enable consumers everywhere to "Get the Picture," Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. announced today that it will feature two...
[paris] France's Publicis Group, the world's 10th-largest advertising organization, has created one holding company to manage its global Internet operations, formed a second to coordinate its activities in the U.S. and announced an e-commerce partnership with consulting giants Cap Gemini Group and Ernst & Young. ...
AGENCY ROSTER INCLUDES: Grey Global Group's Grey Healthcare Group and MediaCom; Havas' Arnold McGrath, Euro RSCG Worldwide and MPG; Interpublic's FCB HealthCare, all New York. Publicis' Publicis Mid-America, Dallas; Saatchi & Saatchi, New York. AGENCY ROSTER INCLUDES: Grey Global Group's Grey Healthcare Group...
